Thursday, March 21, 2013

Because of too much stress and improper eating habits,
many people tend to show signs of aging early on. So here are some basic
beauty tips to keep yourself looking fresh and youthful!

Everyone
wants to look their best. And your skin is the first thing that people
notice about you, so it should be taken care of properly. There are
different skin types -- dry, oily, normal and combination. Each type of
skin requires special care. However, with the overload of information on
beauty today, it's no wonder many of us are left in a state of
confusion.

Some are born beautiful and others grow to become
beautiful. Looking healthy and attractive is everyone's dream,
regardless of age group. Since lifestyle and skincare contribute a lot
to your looks, here's some advice to keep in mind.

1. Wash your face regularly

Wash
your face at least twice a day (but no more than thrice) with a
cleanser that suits your skin. Select your cleanser depending upon your
skin type (dry, oily, normal or combination). You can also choose
aloe-vera for cleansing. Be careful not to cleanse too often. Also,
never wash your face with water that's hot or too cold, as both can
cause broken capillaries.

2. Exfoliate regularly

Exfoliation helps replenish the required oils of
the body and removes dry, dead skin cells and dirt from the face. Try to
exfoliate at least once or twice a week. You can also opt to cleanse
your face on a regular basis.

3. Moisturise

A basic law of beauty is that everyone, no matter
what skin type, should moisturise. As it is important to maintain the
skin's moisture content, you should use a moisturiser daily. Even more
special care should be taken in winters, as the skin tends to become dry
fast because of the cold. So in winter, you should massage your body
twice or thrice a day with moisturiser.

4. Don't forget sunscreen

Sunscreen is probably
the most essential component of one's skincare regimen. Wrinkles, which
are the number one sign of aging, are triggered by sun exposure. So it
is essential to make use of sunscreen from your early years. Don't
forget sunscreen even in winter and on cloudy days.

5. Protect your lips

Chapped lips can be your worst nightmare. They
hurt a lot and they don't look good. You should apply a lip balm or oil
or gel on your lips so that they won't chap out.

6. Use a humidifier

A humidifier will help regain smoothness of the skin. In winters, the skin becomes drier, so a humidifier becomes necessary.

7. Get enough sleep

If you are sleep-deprived, your skin will look
sallow, dull, tired and saggy. A well-disciplined routine and at least
seven to eight hours of sleep every night are important for good skin.

8. Drink lots of water

Water is of prime importance to maintain good
health and overall cleansing. It is recommended that you drink at least
seven to eight glasses a day to keep your skin hydrated.

9. A healthy diet

Your diet also affects the skin, especially the
vitamins that you consume. You should eat vitamin-rich food items such
as oats, avocado, other fruits and vegetables. Concentrate on vitamins A
and E in proper amounts. Stay away from oily, greasy food as it can
lead to the onset of pimples.

10. Exercise regularly

Exercising makes you sweat a lot and in the
process your skin cleans itself. It also helps you excrete waste and
take in fresh oxygen.